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[Nov 10, 2025]

Tell us about your experiences with physical activity, leisure and wellbeing in your area to help develop a new Active Wellbeing Strategy for the borough.

Festive Friday kicks off Christmas in Basingstoke

[Nov 05, 2025]

Love Basingstoke will be spreading seasonal cheer and kick-starting the festive period at the Top of the Town in style on Friday 14 November.

Community urged to support project to boost shower facilities for those without a home

[Nov 05, 2025]

Residents, businesses and community groups are being urged to get behind an appeal to deliver better access to facilities for people facing homelessness in the borough.

Community drive to collect essential items for victims of domestic abuse

[Nov 04, 2025]

People across the borough are being encouraged to donate essential items for women fleeing domestic abuse as part of a community appeal launched by the council and Festival Place.

New hub to unlock opportunities for young job seekers

[Oct 29, 2025]

Young people across the borough will benefit from help and support to get back into employment and training, following the launch of a new hub in Basingstoke.

Putting safety first this Halloween and bonfire season

[Oct 27, 2025]

People enjoying Halloween and Bonfire Night are being urged to think of others by the council as part of a campaign to help residents feel safer as the evenings get darker.

Sowing the seeds for a wilder spring

[Oct 24, 2025]

Together with the council’s rangers and Natural Basingstoke, hundred of local nature volunteers are tackling conservation to protect, restore and enhance green spaces and habitats across the borough.

Government urged not to ‘water down’ North Wessex Downs protection

[Oct 20, 2025]

The council’s leaders are urging the government to keep a planning rule that helps to protect England’s national parks from new development.

New fund set to drive opportunities for artists as part of borough’s creative community

[Oct 15, 2025]

Artists and organisations in the borough are set to benefit from a new fund aimed at supporting new original creative work.

Council is reaccredited for work to reduce violence against women and girls

[Oct 14, 2025]

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has been recognised for its commitment to ending violence against women and girls by being reaccredited by White Ribbon UK.

Basingstoke and Deane Social Inclusion Partnership marks 10 years of tackling homelessness together

[Oct 10, 2025]

A partnership that has transformed the borough’s approach to homelessness and rough sleeping has marked 10 years of delivering vital support to vulnerable people across Basingstoke and Deane.

It’s time to GO for weekly food waste collections!

[Sep 30, 2025]

Residents in Basingstoke and Deane and Hart can now start separating their peelings and scraps from their rubbish, ready for the start of weekly food waste collections.

Energy-saving experts to help residents cut bills

[Sep 29, 2025]

Households in Basingstoke and Deane are being invited to book a free home energy survey that could help them save hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills.

Rare insects and over 80 new plant species found in local nature project

[Sep 29, 2025]

A pioneering nature project has led to the flourishing of rare insects and 85 new plant species across two Basingstoke neighbourhoods.

Majority of Hampshire councils unite behind plan for local government reorganisation

[Sep 26, 2025]

We've submitted our joint business case to government proposing the creation of four new unitary authorities for mainland Hampshire, with the Isle of Wight remaining an independent island unitary council.

Land deal set to secure home for Basingstoke Community Furniture Project

[Sep 22, 2025]

A charity that provides low-cost household furniture and items, boosts recycling and provides training opportunities is set to benefit from improved facilities.

New star rating scheme for animal establishments

[Sep 19, 2025]

Pet owners in the borough will be able to find the best possible care for their animals, thanks to a new star rating scheme for animal establishments.